As Huawei diversifies its company product portfolios, laptops are definitely a consideration, and with the growing middle-class workers in China, an upper mid-range notebook laptop is definitely what most buyers are searching for in the era of remote study and remote work.
A few weeks ago, the company launched its latest mid-range laptop offering in China – the Huawei Matebook D 16. And great news for interested buyers because as of today June 6th, the Huawei Matebook D 16 officially goes on sale across Huawei sales channels in the country.
Most notably, Huawei’s official online retail channel on JD.com has organised a first launch sale for the Huawei Matebook D 16 notebooks where the devices will be sold at a discount for a limited time only this month. The discounted prices of the Huawei Matebook D 16 during the sale are as follows:
The Huawei MateBook D 16 laptop features a 16-inch 16:10 near bezel-less display that offers an FHD screen resolution with 1920 x 1200 pixels, 300 nits of peak brightness, 100% sRGB coverage, DC Dimming, and a contrast ratio of 1200:1.
The device is powered by the Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake Core i5-12500H or the Intel Core i7-12700H processors, along with the Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics. As for the memory, all configurations of the laptop are offered with 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 512GB of NVMe PCIe storage. It is powered by a 60Wh battery and comes with a 65W USB-C charger in the retail box.
Huawei Matebook D 16 Ports.
Ports and connectivity wise, the laptop has two USB-A ports (one USB 3.2 Gen 1, one USB 2.0), two USB-C ports (One for charging only, one for both charging and data transfers), one HDMI 2.0 port, and one 3.5mm headphone jack.
The Huawei Matebook D 16 is also equipped with a 1080p webcam for clearer video calls and video recordings. As for biometric authentication, the laptop is equipped with a fingerprint sensor to log you in seamlessly. The laptop comes with Windows 11 Home pre-installed out of the box.
When the sale is over, it is expected that the Huawei Matebook D 16 will return to its original recommended retail price. Its RRP is as follows:
As an Android user, your overall software support user experience is not only determined by the amount of major Android OS updates but also determined by the frequency of security updates.
Stepping into early June, one of the world’s Top 3 leading smartphone brands, Xiaomi has pushed out the June 2022 Android Security Update to its two flagship devices, and surprisingly both devices were released not last year, but almost 2 years ago.
Source: Xiaomi
The Xiaomi devices that are receiving the June 2022 security update are the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G and the Redmi K30S Ultra 5G. However, do be noted the update is only coming to the model variants in the Chinese market, not the global variant.
However, it is expected that the June 2022 security update will be arriving soon to global Xiaomi devices as well in the next coming weeks, so stay tuned to that!
As to update to the latest version of MIUI 13 with the latest security update, MIUI users can head to About Phone > MIUI Version > Check for Updates, to get themselves on the latest stable version of MIUI 13 with the latest security patch.
For those curious, the Redmi K30S Ultra is a rebranded Xiaomi Mi 10T device for the Chinese market that was launched back earlier in 2020 in Europe. The Xiaomi Mi 10T was launched with a flagship Snapdragon 865 SoC and a flagship-grade IPS LCD panel with a blazingly fast 144Hz refresh rate.
Redmi Note 11T Pro series
In 2022, Xiaomi has seemed to launch a spiritual successor to the Mi 10T and it comes with a more affordable price as well. The device aforementioned is the Redmi Note 11T Pro. The Redmi Note 11T Pro features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display and supports a 144Hz refresh rate. The IPS LCD Display is also the first-ever LCD to be rated A+ on DisplayMate’s rankings and it competes even with the best AMOLEDs in the smartphone industry.
The processor under the Redmi Note 11T Pro is also higher-performing, and more power-efficient than the Mi 10T as well. The Redmi Note 11T Pro sports MediaTek’s critically praised MediaTek Dimensity 8100 flagship SoC along with a 5000mAh battery and 67W fast charging.
Indian firm GoGo A1 in April received the approval of the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) for a conversion kit that transforms the Hero Splendor bike into an electric bike. The GoGo A1 electric conversion kit has now gone on sale in India via the company’s website. The kit starts at Rs. 37,700 (~$485) while the battery pack is priced at Rs. 65,606 (~$845) with the charging adapter.
India is rapidly making progress in its plans to phase out internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in the country. A few initiatives have seen the development of electric conversion kits that will transform ICE vehicles into electric-powered models. The outlook for the conversion kits is expected to grow and Hero Splendor is keying into the process. The Hero Splendor Electric GoGo A1 conversion kit has now added the ARAI certification to its previous regulatory endorsements.
The kit contains a 2 kW electric motor, mounted on the rear wheel hub fed by a 2.8 kWh battery pack, with a regenerative braking system. The setup also includes a DC-DC converter, new accelerator wiring, a key switch with controller box, and a new swingarm.
The conversion will be carried out at GoGo A1’s installation workshops in 36 RTO locations in India. Customers will be able to get insurance for the converted motorbike after some documentation at the local RTO. A converted bike is issued a new green numberplate although the registration number will remain unchanged.
There is no doubt that this conversion kit will come in very useful in India considering the popularity of the Hero Splendor in India. However, the price of the battery pack may be a serious drawback considering that there are e-scooters available for the final price you’ll have to cough out for the entire conversion. The company says the battery can deliver a range of 151km on a full charge and you get to retain the solid frame and much of the design of the Splendor, making it a potentially worthwhile project.
Electric bikes have been on the wrong end of the news in India in recent weeks. That may have an impact on the success of this product but we can’t be so sure about that.
Today, Huawei has announced a surprise launch event in China for a new entry-level smartphone from the company as well as a new affordable wireless earphones solution that will be held tomorrow June 6th 7:30 PM Beijing Time (UTC +8) / 5 PM India Time (UTC +5:30) / 7:30 AM New York Time (UTC -4).
From the company’s official Weibo Chinese social media account, it reveals that the launch event tomorrow will be announcing 2 new products from the brand, the Huawei Enjoy 50, an entry-level smartphone and the Huawei Freebuds 5i, a pair of affordable wireless earphones from the brand.
Source: Huawei China Weibo
The launch event will be held online and live-streamed across Huawei official online channels across the My Huawei App, Huawei Vmall, and of course the brand’s official TikTok account. To watch the live stream, you can head on to the launch live stream link below tomorrow June 6th (Monday) at 7:30 PM Beijing Time (UTC +8) sharp.
Watch the Huawei Enjoy 50 Launch Event Livestream Here.
As for the specs and details of the Huawei Enjoy 50 and Huawei Freebuds 5i, Huawei did not reveal any teasers regarding both devices launching tomorrow but fortunately, several leaks of the Huawei Enjoy 50 have surfaced online.
Chinese technology news site, ITHome, reports that the Huawei Enjoy 50 will be sporting one of HiSilicon’s entry-level Kirin SoCs, which is rumoured to be the Kirin 720 SoC. It will sport an enormous 6.75-inch Waterdrop Notch IPS LCD and a humongous 6000 mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging via the USB-C charging port.
The rear of the Huawei Enjoy 50 will be a triple camera setup housed on the top left with Huawei branding on the bottom left. The device is confirmed to feature’s the brand’s signature HarmonyOS 2.0 operating system onboard. The colour options of the Huawei Enjoy 50 smartphone will include 3 colourways: White, Blue and Black.
Leaked Huawei Enjoy 50 Real Life Photos
For more details on the Huawei Enjoy 50 and Huawei Freebuds 5i, stay tuned to our coverage of the launch event tomorrow here at Gizmochina.
OPPO recently teased the K10 5G smartphone, which will debut in India on June 8th. The teaser revealed the design of the smartphone, however, its specifications were still under wraps.
Now, a new teaser from the company confirms that the device will come with the MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset.
Images of the device have already been teased and tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has also leaked the specifications of the K10 5G.
The images reveal that the smartphone will come with flat edges, a flat back panel, and a rectangular camera module. The volume rocker is placed on the left side while the power button is on the right side. On the front, the smartphone has noticeable bezels and a dew-drop notch. The screen has a 6.56-inch LCD panel with HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate.
As mentioned above, the smartphone is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 810 5G chipset paired with the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The device will come with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage on the top end. The K10 5G will draw power from a 5000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.
For photography, the device will likely bring a dual rear camera setup featuring a 48-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, the device is said to have an 8-megapixel selfie snapper.
Other features of the smartphone include support for 7 5G bands, dual stereo speakers, a side-facing fingerprint reader, a 3.5mm audio jack, Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1, and OPPO Glow Design. It weighs 190 grams and has a thickness of 7.9mm.
Motorola is reportedly working on the Edge 2022 smartphone. It seems to be the Dubai+, which may launch after the upcoming Moto Edge 30 Ultra in Q3 this year. There is no information on the final marketing name of Edge 2022. Reliable tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer (aka OnLeaks) has teamed up with 91mobilesto share the CAD renders of the Moto Edge 2022. The leak has also revealed the key specifications of the device.
The Moto Edge 2022 has a punch-hole display with slim bezels on the front. Its rear shell has curved edges, a Motorola logo at the center, the company’s branding towards the bottom, and an LED flash assisted triple camera unit. The bottom side of the Edge 2022 has a speaker grille, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a SIM slot. The right spine of the Moto Edge 2022 has a volume rocker and a power button.
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Moto Edge 2022 specifications (rumored)
The Moto Edge 2022 measures 160.8 x 74.2 x 8.2mm and houses a 6.5-inch pOLED panel that offers an FHD+ resolution. The screen also supports a 144Hz refresh rate. The upcoming Dimensity chipset with a MT6879 model number will power the Edge 2022. A previous leak revealed that the SoC has 2 x 2.6GHz Cortex A78 cores, 6 x 2.0GHz Cortex-A55 cores, and a Mali G79 GPU.
The Edge 2022 will arrive with 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of built-in storage. It will pack a 6,000mAh battery. However, there is no information available on the fast charging capabilities of the device. It will come with a 32-megapixel front camera, and an OIS-assisted 50-megapixel (main)+ 13-megapixel (ultrawide)+ 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera unit.
The Edge 2022 is also expected to arrive with support for stylus like the Motorola Edge 30 Pro. At present, there is no information available on its price.
Tecno POP 6 has gone official in Nigeria. It replaces the Tecno POP 5, which debuted in July 26. The POP 5 offered specs like a 6.1-inch HD+ display, Android 10 (Go Edition), 1.3Ghz octa-core processor, a 5-megapixel front camera, a 5-megapixel rear camera, and a 4,000mAh battery. Here is a look at the specs that are available on the POP 6.
Tecno POP 6 specifications and features
The Tecno POP 6 comes equipped with a 6.1-inch IPS LCD panel. It offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels. The display notch houses a 5-megapixel selfie camera with flash. The back panel of the device has a 5-megapixel dual-camera unit with an LED flash.
Tecno POP 6
The POP 6 is powered by a quad-core processor that clocks at 1.3GHz. The handset comes with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. For additional storage, it has a dedicated microSD card slot.
The smartphone packs a 5,000mAh battery that can be charged through a microUSB port. It comes preloaded with Android 11 (Go edition). The rear shell of the device is fitted with a fingerprint scanner. The device also carries support for face unlock.
The POP 6 offers other features such as dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The device measures 157.8 x 73.84 x 9.7mm.
Tecno POP 6 price and availability
The Tecno POP 6 is priced at around $130 in Nigeria. It comes in three colors, such as Sea Bluet, Sky Blue, and Lime Green. It is unclear which other markets will be receiving the POP 6 handset.
POCO will be globally announcing the POCO C40 handset on June 16. Ahead of the launch, PassionGeekz has shared a leaked render of the phone to showcase its design in full glory. In addition, the publication has also shared the specs of the device.
POCO C40 design
As can be seen in the leaked render, the POCO C40 will be equipped with a waterdrop notch display on the front. The right edge of the device has a volume rocker and a power key.
The rear shell of the device has a matte finish, but the rectangle-shaped camera block on top has a glossy finish. It houses a dual-camera unit towards the left and a POCO branding.
POCO C40 specifications (rumored)
The POCO will feature a 6.7-inch IPS LCD display that produces an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate. It will be the world’s first device to feature a JLQ JR510 entry-level chipset.
The device will come with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of built-in storage. It will be powered by a 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging. The publication claims that the device is equipped with a rear-facing fingerprint scanner.
It will arrive with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The back panel of the device will feature a 50-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel secondary snapper. It will offer other specs such as a 3.5mm audio jack, 4G, and a 10W in-box charger. It will be available in black, green, and yellow colors.
The report also states that the POCO C40 will be priced at $177. It is likely that the company may announce the POCO C40+ alongside the C40. At present, there is no concrete information on the specs of the C40+.
Xiaomi is into its 12th generation of flagship smartphones with the Xiaomi 12 series, and despite that, the manufacturer has not yet forgotten about its older generation of flagships.
The Xiaomi Mi 10 5G series was seen as the company’s truly first flagship series in the market and today the standard Mi 10 5G (Global Variant) has finally received its official stable MIUI 13 update and officially it means that the device has officially received the Android 12 OS upgrade!
Source: Xiaomi
The MIUI 13 stable update brings some notable software improvements, security patches and additional software customisation options to vanilla Mi 10 5G users. The changelog provided by Xiaomi below details what the update will bring.
Stable MIUI 13 Changelog for Mi 10 5G Global:
(System)
Version: V13.0.4.0.SJBMIXM | Android 12
Stable MIUI based on Android 12
Updated Android Security Patch to April 2022. Increased system security.
(Wallpaper)
New: “Crystallization” super wallpapers
New: “Crystallization” live wallpapers
(More features and improvements)
New: Apps can be opened as floating windows directly from the sidebar
New: A new widget ecosystem with app support
Optimization: Improved overall stability
Optimization: Enhanced accessibility support for Phone, Clock, and Weather
Optimization: Mind map nodes are more convenient and intuitive now
Overall, Mi 10 5G users should update their devices to the latest stable MIUI version to keep their Android security safeguarded as well as to enjoy the new features that Android 12 brings.
Xiaomi smartphone users can check for the latest stable MIUI update via the Settings under About Phone > MIUI Version > Check for Updates.
In the early 2020 launch event, the Xiaomi Mi 10 5G at the time was one of Xiaomi‘s highly regarded flagships with its top-of-the-line Snapdragon 865 processors, its flagship 108MP main camera and also its 90Hz FHD+ Curved AMOLED Display.
Essentials-wise, the device was almost more or less the same with its expensive sibling – the Mi 10 Pro 5G. However, coming in at a lower price, the Mi 10 5G was more attractive to buyers than the Mi 10 Pro 5G since it had a higher price-to-performance ratio.
Xiaomi has released its latest fast cooling air conditioner in China. Xiaomi Giant Power Saving Pro 1.5HP supports super-fast cooling and heating over a wide temperature range. The highly efficient air conditioner is currently available in China for 2,499 yuan ($375).
Xiaomi Giant Power Saving Pro 1.5HP
The Xiaomi Giant Power Saving Pro 1.5HP offers an AFP up to 5.3 that is useful when temperatures are much high. Cooling and heating using the new Xiaomi air conditioner are achieved within 30 seconds and 60 seconds respectively. Temperatures between -32 Celsius and 60 Celsius are supported, and this is impressive. The dual-purpose 1.5HP air conditioner is suitable for rooms up to 20 square meters in size. It also provides greater savings in electricity consumption when compared with previous models.
The Xiaomi Giat Power Saving Pro features a self-adaptive prediction technology for cooling and heating loads. The compressor is capable of starting at a high speed. The heat exchange process is also excellent, combined with the cross-flow fan to deliver rapid cooling and heating. The ensuing circulating air volume in the system could rise up to 680m3/h. The Xiaomi Giant Power Saving Pro 1.5HP can combine with the Mijia humidifier to provide a comprehensive home experience. It also supports Xiao’s AI voice controls.
There are no indications yet on the global availability of the Xiaomi Giant Power Saving Pro 1.5HP. These details may surface subsequently.
Chinese ride-hailing service giant, DiDi Global, has officially submitted its application for delisting from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on June 2nd, ITHome (Chinese news site) reports. According to standard operating procedures, the application will be approved and the delisting will take effect immediately after 10 days the application has been submitted.
The company formally filed its Form 25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on June 2nd to delist its American Depositary Shares.
Form 25 Submission. Source: DiDi Global
Earlier on May 23rd 2022, DiDi Global held its extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to decide whether the company should delist from the NYSE amid growing concerns from both external and internal parties. The conclusion was that 96.26% of shareholders who were present and voting, voted in favour of delisting DiDi‘s American Depositary Shares from the NYSE, the company said.
Of the 1.2 billion shares outstanding as of April 28 this year, members holding roughly 811.44 million shares cast their votes in the EGM.
DiDi Ride-Hailing Service
Reuters reported that DiDi has struggled to bring its business back to normal after angering Chinese regulators by pushing ahead with its $4.4 billion New York listing in June last year despite being asked to put it on hold.
Days after DiDi went public on the NYSE, China’s powerful internet watchdog Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) launched a cybersecurity probe into the company’s data practices and ordered app stores to remove 25 mobile apps operated by DiDi.
“It’s the only option for shareholders. They were going to be in purgatory if they (DiDi) persisted in their disobedience to the Chinese government,” reported Reuters, quoting Thomas Hayes, chairman of Green Hill Capital.
An unboxing video of the Google Pixel 6a has been uploaded on TikTok. The Pixel 6a was announced back in May. It is scheduled to be released on July 28, but TikTok user anjangz has provided a glimpse of the smartphone.
Google Pixel 6a
The unboxing video showed a charcoal version of the Pixel 6a and reveals some external parts of the device. The device was placed face down inside the package and its available ports were visible. The Google Pixel 6a’s display was covered by a sheet and there were several labels shown. The device includes an in-display fingerprint scanner.
The package of the Google Pixel 6a includes a USB-C charger together with a USB-C cable. The power adapter comes with the Google Tensor branding. The 59-second video reveals little more but much is already known about the Pixel 6a. The Google Pixel 6a will run on Android 12 out of the box. It offers a RAM/ internal storage combination of 4GB/128GB as well as a 4,410mAh battery. The battery supports 18W fast charging and the smartphone supports 5G network connectivity.
The Google Pixel 6a has a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED screen with a 60Hz refresh rate. The phone has Gorilla Glass 3 protection for its display. The camera setup of the Pixel 6a includes a 12.2MP main camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and an 8MP front-facing camera. The horizontal bar at the back of the device contains the LED flash and the two rear cameras. The Google Pixel 6a has IP67 water resistance capability and will be globally available from July 28.
OPPO is soon to announce its latest 2022 lower mid-range smartphone offering – the Oppo K10 5G, in India at an upcoming launch event happening on June 8th at 12 PM IST (UTC +5:30) / 2:30 PM Beijing Time (UTC +8).
Over the past few weeks, we have seen many official teasers and leaks of the Oppo K10 5G surface online and surprisingly, the Oppo K10 5G that is to be launched in India soon is not the same Oppo K10 5G that was launched back in China.
Specs and Hardware
As we previously reported this week, the Oppo K10 5G (India) will be featuring MediaTek’s Dimensity 810 5G SoC paired with the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The Dimensity 810 SoC is the same one found on the Poco M4 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 11T 5G, so comparatively the device should provide excellent battery life with casual usage on TSMC’s industry-leading 6nm node process.
OPPO K10 5G (India)
Coming to design, the front of the Oppo K10 5G will feature a 6.56-inch LCD panel with HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The LCD screen has noticeable bezels and a dew-drop notch. The device features sharp flat edges like those newer iPhones and newer OPPO devices. From the back, the smartphone features a dual-camera setup with a 48MP main shooter and a 2MP depth sensor.
OPPO will offer the Oppo K10 5G with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM, 5GB of extended RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It is said to draw power from a 5000mAh battery that supports OPPO’s 33W SuperVOOC fast charging. For biometric authentication, the Oppo K10 5G will feature a side-mounted fingerprint sensor on the right side of the device.
Other features of the Oppo K10 5G include a dual SIM card slot, support for WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, WGPS, NFC, a USB-C charging port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Software, Colours and Pricing
The Oppo K10 5G (India) is expected to launch with OPPO’s latest ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12 out of the box. The device will be available in two colour options: Blue and Black.
Huawei launched its latest 2022 flagship ultrabook laptop, the Huawei Matebook 16s back on May 23rd in the Chinese market. And those who are interested in buying the new ultrabook from Huawei can now be among the first to get their hands on one, as the Huawei Matebook 16s pre-orders have officially opened in China!
Source: Huawei China
Pre-orders are open until June 18th in the country in conjunction with the 6.18 national online shopping sale that Huawei is taking part in.
The Huawei Matebook 16s is equipped with 3 Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake processor configurations. And the pricing for each configuration during the pre-order promo is as follows:
There’s no dedicated GPU option for the Huawei Matebook 16s, meaning all processor models of the Huawei Matebook 16s rely on Intel’s Iris Xe Integrated Graphics for the GPU performance.
As the name indicates, the Huawei Matebook 16s comes with a 16-inch touchscreen IPS LCD display that offers a 2520 x 1680 pixels screen resolution, a 3:2 aspect ratio, 300 nits of brightness, and 1500:1 contrast ratio along with support for 100% sRGB color gamut.
The RAM on board the Huawei Matebook 16s is unfortunately soldered 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM, meaning you can’t switch the RAM out if you want to upgrade in the future. The SSD provided on the laptop is an NVME PCIe SSD which Huawei didn’t specify the generation.
As an ultrabook, the device comes in a lightweight aluminium chassis. It is equipped with a fingerprint sensor on the power button for biometric security. As one of Huawei’s flagship offerings, the Huawei Matebook 16s features an upgraded 1080p wide-angle front-facing webcam for video calls, 4 microphones to ensure call quality is clear on the laptop, and front-facing dual stereo speakers for a better multimedia audio experience.
Source: Huawei China
The laptop is powered by an 84Wh battery and charges up to 135W via USB-C. Coming to ports, the Huawei Matebook 16s has two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, one full-function USB-C port, one Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port, one HDMI 2.0 port, and one 3.5mm headphone jack. Software-wise, the laptop comes with the latest Windows 11 out of the box.
For the first time, the Reno series has a Pro Plus variant. We are talking about the OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus, launched in the Chinese market just a few days ago. However, this special variant is not a top-tier flagship, even though it comes with very interesting specifications. A perfect rival for this device is definitely the vanilla version of the latest flagship series by Vivo: the Vivo X80. Given that the Reno8 series is not a flagship series, the Pro Plus variant competes with the vanilla version of the X80 series. In this comparison, you will find the differences between the specifications of the OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus and the Vivo X80.
OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus 5G vs Vivo X80
OPPO Reno8 Pro+ 5G
Vivo X80
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
161.2 x 74.2 x 7.3 mm,
183 g
165 x 75.2 x 8.3 mm,
203 g
DISPLAY
6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED
Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 50 + 12 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.0 + f/2.0
32 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY
4500 mAh, fast charging 80W
4500 mAh, Fast Charging 80W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM, reverse charging
5G, dual SIM, reverse charging
Design
I personally prefer the design of the OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus for several reasons. First of all, its camera module is more elegant, less invasive, and more original in terms of design. Further, the phone has a very high screen to body ratio and it is more compact than Vivo X80. Last but not least, it is one of the thinnest phones of 2022 with a thickness of just 7.3 mm, and it is even very lightweight. However, you should not underestimate the Vivo X80: it comes in a special color option made with a leather back that looks very gorgeous. Currently, there are not many flagships with a leather back and, usually, they are in the top-tier segment. That is not the case with the Vivo X80 offering a leather back at a more affordable price.
Display
The display of the OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus is a better panel if compared to the Vivo X80. It is able to show up to one billion colors and this is the element making it better. For the rest, these displays are very similar to each other. They are panels with a diagonal of around 6.7 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080p, the HDR certification, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. They also come with optical in-display fingerprint readers. Unfortunately, even though these are high-end phones, they do not feature stereo speakers and they do not even come with a 3.5 mm audio jack. The displays of these phones are not the best out there, but they provide great image quality and a high level of smoothness.
Specs & Software
Are you looking for the most advanced hardware? If so, you should opt for the Vivo X80. It is powered by the Dimensity 9000 chipset by MediaTek: currently, the Dimensity 9000 is the most powerful chipset by MediaTek. It is built with a 4 nm production process, it runs at a max frequency of 3.05 GHz and it is paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The Vivo X80 runs Android 12 customized by Funtouch OS 12 in the global market and Origin OS Ocean in China. The OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus has a processor which comes right after the Dimensity 9000 in terms of CPU and GPU performance: the Dimensity 8100 Max, paired with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The phone runs Android 12 customized by ColorOS 12.1.
Camera
When it comes to the cameras, it is a hard fight between these two phones. The OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus is able to capture better shots with the main 50 MP camera thanks to the aid of the proprietary NPU MariSilicon X that improves night photography and video recording at night. On the other hand, the Vivo X80 is equipped with better secondary sensors: it has a 12 MP telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom and a 12 MP ultrawide camera. The OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus replaces the telephoto lens with a useless 2 MP macro camera and its ultrawide sensor is an inferior 8 MP shooter.
Both these handsets are equipped with a 4500 mAh battery capacity and they feature 80W fast charging, as well as reverse charging. But the Vivo X80 should provide a longer battery life in several scenarios because the Dimensity 9000 is a more efficient mobile platform. However, the ColorOS user interface is notoriously better at software optimization and it could achieve lower energy consumption on the Reno8 Pro Plus.
Price
You need at least €566/$607 to purchase the Vivo X80 in the Chinese market, while the starting price of the OPPO Reno8 Pro Plus roughly translates into €520/$557. So which phone is the best? The Vivo X80 looks more interesting because it comes with a better processor and superior cameras, but the Reno8 Pro+ has a better design (thinner and more elegant) and display (with one billion colors). Which one would you pick?
So far in 2022, POCO has launched several devices into the smartphone market which include the POCO F4 GT, POCO X4 Pro 5G and the POCO M4 5G. Although 3 devices provide a very solid spec sheet for the price, their launch prices are not quite affordable for those searching in the entry-level market.
Thus, after 6 months into 2022, we finally have the long-awaited launch date of POCO’s next entry-level device – the POCO C40!
Source: POCO Global Twitter
On the official POCO Global Twitter account, POCO has made an announcement that the POCO C40 will be officially launching globally on June 16th via an online launch event held by the company.
In the announcement, POCO reveals that the POCO C40 will feature an exclusive design that was done by POCO themselves. And one of the colour options for the POCO C40 will be POCO’s signature POCO Yellow colourway.
However, upon closer inspection, it seems that the design shown in the teaser posted much resembles that of the Redmi 10C launched globally earlier this year and the standard Redmi 10 that was launched in India as well. Hopefully, POCO’s exclusive new design is not just a new colour option for the device.
As for the other specs of the POCO C40, POCO has also been revealing teasers for the specs of the smartphone on its official social media accounts. The company teased that the POCO C40 will be featuring a 6,000 mAh battery, the biggest battery ever on a POCO smartphone, and it will also sport a 6.71-inch teardrop notch display, the largest display yet on a POCO smartphone.
From the teasers, we can also see that the POCO C40 will be featuring a rear-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor as well. Since we are still almost 2 weeks away from launch, expect POCO to announce more teasers regarding the POCO C40 soon and stay tuned to our coverage here at Gizmochina to know about the latest news in the Chinese technology scene.
The Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro will be the names of the next Samsung smart wearables. The latest update of the Samsung health app has provided some clarity on the naming pattern of the Galaxy Watch 5 series. The update which could point to an imminent launch of the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro models, also indicates the absence of the classic model in the Watch 5 lineup.
The Galaxy Watch 4 beta update for the Samsung Health app has added support for the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro. The Galaxy Watch 4 beta update does not provide any significant changes to its features. There was no mention of the Galaxy Watch 5 Classic in the health update. It is most probable that the classic model will not be part of the new Watch 5 series. There’s a precedent because Samsung acted similarly before the launch of the Galaxy Watch 4 series.
Rumors around the Galaxy Watch 5 have been rife before now. Some tipsters have commented that the Watch 5 Pro will not have a rotating bezel. Samsung is also rumored to have used durable materials like sapphire glass and titanium to offer improved protection. The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is certainly the higher of the two models and it has a premium look.
There are no specifics yet on the rollout of the Galaxy Watch 5 series. In the case of the Galaxy Watch 4, the health app update preceded the launch by a month.
Gaming company Sega has announced another mini Mega Drive gaming console in Japan. The new Sega mini Mega Drive can accommodate both cartridge and CD games and is priced at 9,980 yen ($75). The new mini-console will be available in Japan on October 27.
The new Sega Mini Drive console is compact and comes with 50 pre-installed games. Some of the in-built games on the console are Virtual Racing, Hedgehog CD, Shining Force CD, and Slipheed. These retro-styled consoles are reminiscent of the early decades of gaming consoles. Nintendo and Sony have previously relaunched some of their iconic offerings. This has been met with varying degrees of success. The launch of the NES mini in 2016 was a huge success on the marketing front. Nintendo and Sony have not been very successful with their previous retro console offerings.
The Sega Mega Drive which was also named Genesis was released to a tumultuous welcome in 2019. Sega will hope that its latest mini Mega Drive console will also have a decent run in the market. There are no talks of the availability of the new Sega Mini Drive console outside Japan. More details relating to the product will emanate as the release date draws closer. We shall keep readers in the loop for any new details.
Sony has announced three new wireless speakers under the X-series. They are the SRS-XE200, SRS-XE300, and the SRS-XG300, The new Sony wireless speakers offer varying playback times between 16 hours and 25 hours on a single charge. Sony says the three X-series wireless speakers will be available from July 2022.
The three new Sony wireless speakers have a non-circular and balanced design. They also feature dual passive radiators and IP67 resistance. They support Bluetooth 5.2 multipoint connectivity and Google Fast Pair. Users can connect to two devices using any of the models. They also provide Echo Canceling technology to deliver optimal voice capture. The new speakers have a manual switch for the built-in microphone.
The Sony SRS-XE200 is the smallest of the trio and offers up to 16 hours of audio playtime. The medium SRS-XE300 can deliver up to 24 hours while the SRS-XG300 yields up to 25 hours. The Sony SRS-XG300 weighs 3kg and offers LED lighting effects to match the audio. Sony is also providing battery care support via the Music Center application. This enables the batteries to charge optimally, preventing overcharging and enhancing their life cycle.
The prices for the new Sony X-series wireless speakers are between €150 (~$161) and €300 (~$322). The Sony SRS-XE200 is the least expensive model while the SRS-XG300 is the most expensive. The Sony SRS-XE300 is priced at €200 ($214). All three models have black and grey variants. In addition, the SRS-XE200 has orange and blue color variants, while the SRS-XE300 adds a blue variant. Availability of the three Sony wireless speakers in Europe is confirmed starting from next month.
Recently, mainstream Chinese technology news site, ITHome, reported that on Huawei’s official online sales channels in China, the Huawei Mate 40 and Huawei Mate 40 Pro had not been restocked and has since been delisted on the company’s online stores as of June 3rd (last Friday). As unfortunate as it sounds, it seems that the Huawei Mate 40 series has been officially discontinued by Huawei as the company’s official online platforms no longer sell the devices in the country.
Huawei Mate 40 Pro
Currently, when searching through the Huawei smartphone products category, the official store shows that the only Huawei Mate series smartphones left for sale are the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and Huawei Mate X2 foldable flagships, and the older Huawei Mate 30 5G and Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G devices released back in 2019.
After the US trade sanctions against Huawei, the company has faced a lot of difficulties in obtaining silicon chips for its smartphones. With fewer chips for production, means fewer Huawei smartphones to sell as well. So what’s next for Huawei if they want to continue to stay relevant in the smartphone market?
Well for one, the company has already undergone a major shift in its smartphone pricing strategy. Previously pre-2019, the smartphone brand would churn out a lot of devices in the entry-level, mid-range, and flagship markets to sell globally to capture more market share in the smartphone industry. But since 2020, Huawei has gradually exited the entry-level and mid-range market, focusing only on its flagships.
Huawei P50 Pocket
Most notably, Huawei has taken a lot of risk by putting its foldable flagships like the Huawei Mate X2, Huawei Mate Xs 2 and the Huawei P50 Pocket. The foldables market for Huawei has been generating more revenue for the company compared to the conventional smartphone market. Although the cost of manufacturing foldables is higher, Huawei can mark up the selling price of its foldables significantly higher than conventional smartphones as well.
For the next 5 years, Huawei is still expected to stay in the smartphone market, but the company is expected to switch from a mainstream brand to a niche luxury smartphone brand selling innovative foldable smartphones. The brand is expected to release the Huawei P60 Pocket and Huawei Mate X3 this year as well and if you are interested in the latest technology from China, stay tuned to our coverage here at Gizmochina!
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